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Florida Energy Teachers NetworkAlternative Energy Overview
June 13, 2012
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Training Paths
Intro to the Power Industry (12.5
hours)
Alternative Energy (120 hours)
NCCER Alternative Energy Certificate
Core Curriculum (87.5 hours)
Electrical Level One
(97.5 hours)
NCCER Electrical Level One Certificate
Electrical Level Two
(145 hours)
NCCER Electrical Level Two Certificate
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Introduction to the Power Industry
12.5 hours
Topics Safety
Generation, transmission, & distribution
Fossil fuels
Nuclear power
Renewable energies
Regulations
Careers
Economics
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Alternative Energy
Two versions
Trainee Guide
Annotated Instructor’s Guide
5 modules
120 hours
Endorsed by FEWC
Meets FLDOE reqs
Energy Technician
Power Distribution Technician
Energy Generation Technician
Audience
High Schools
Energy Academies
Instructor Requirements
Must be ICTP-certified
Complete Instructor Exam available through NCCER registry
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Trainee Guide Features
Full Color
Module Introductions
Objectives
Trade Terms
Crosswords
Safety Features
Notes
Cautions
Warnings
In-text Features
On Site
Think About It
Summaries
Cornerstones of Craftsmanship
Review Questions
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Introduction to Alternative Energy
Module One
Begins on Page iii
25 hours
3 Learning Objectives
e.g. “Understand the need for alternative energy and identify the various forms.”
Objectives are supported by the text and Module Exam
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Introduction to Alternative Energy
Topics
Gov’t initiatives
Basic power generation
Needs
Sources
The grid
Career opportunities
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Introduction to Alternative Energy
Trade Terms
Listed at front of each module
Page iii
Industry-specific terminology
Highlighted in text
Trade Terms Crossword
Page 30
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Introduction to Alternative Energy
Trade Terms
Defined in glossary
Page 33
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Biomass and Biofuels
Module Two
22.5 hours
4 Learning Objectives Supported by text
and exams
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Biomass and Biofuels
Topics
Sources
Crops
Garbage
Invasive Plants
Uses
Production
Pyrolysis
Gasification
Generation
From collection to distribution
Pros/cons
Future of source
Career opportunities
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Biomass and Biofuels
On Site Page 4
Outlines technical tips and professional practices from energy workers
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Biomass and Biofuels
Did You Know? Page 9
Highlights hints, tips, and interesting industry information
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Nuclear Power
Module Three
25 hours
4 Learning Objectives
Objectives are supported by the text and Module Exam
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Nuclear Power
Topics Sources and acquisition
Uranium
Mining
Milling
Converting
Enriching
Development and generation
Reactors
Pros/cons
Cost
Technology
Future
Regulations
INPO/NEI/NRC
Career opportunities
Special employability considerations
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Nuclear Power
Notes Page 23
Provide additional information on a topic area
Module Summary
Page 34
Reaffirms learning objectives
Useful as a review tool
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Nuclear Power
Review Questions Page 35
Tied directly to learning objectives
Number of items derived from 75% of exam items
Ensures appropriate length
Answers key provided in Annotated Instructor’s Guide
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Nuclear Power
Cornerstone of Craftsmanship Page 39
Profiles a successful industry professional
Delivered in a Q&A format
Typically composed of SMEs who helped author the title
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Annotated Instructor’s Guide Features
Black and white
Pages and numbering identical to Trainee Guide
Sidebar annotations
Materials and Equipment lists
Additional Resources
Teaching Outlines
Module Projects
Crossword/RQ solutions
Code to download TestGen software and Module Exams
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Solar Power
Module Four
25 hours
4 Learning Objectives
Objectives are supported by the text and Module Exam
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Solar Power
Topics
History
Pro/cons
Solar thermal
Solar PV
System components
Panels
Inverters
Charge Controllers
Batteries
BOS components
Installations
Roof vs. ground
Applications
Stand-alone
Grid connected
Utility-scale generation
Emerging technologies
Career opportunities
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Solar Power
Annotations Emphasize valuable
concepts
Prompt materials and/or AV use
Denote when to administer a laboratory activity, exam, or review
Provide helpful teaching tips
Field trips
Quizzes
Group activities
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Solar Power
Materials and Equipment Lists
Lists teaching materials
Also lists equipment needed for classroom activities
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Solar Power
Additional Resources
Lists optional, topic-specific books and/or websites to help the instructor reinforce the module’s core objectives
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Wind Power
Module Five
22.5 hours
4 Learning Objectives
Objectives are supported by the text and Module Exam
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Wind Power
Topics
Current technology
Wind velocity and height
Data acquisition and use
Met towers
Wind maps/charts
Betz Limit
Turbines
Design
HAWT Systems
Small Wind
Wind Farms
Career opportunities
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Wind Power
Teaching Outlines Divides modules into 2.5 hour classroom sessions
Includes “Planned Time” blanks to assist instructor with time management
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Wind Power
Module Projects Multiple projects for each module
Both individual and group activities
i.e. Build an anemometer; perform an energy audit; build a hydroelectric generating unit; cloud chamber experiment, et al
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Wind Power
Review Question and Crossword Solutions
Section references provided with RQ answers
Math workouts provided where appropriate
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Module Exams
Answers keyed to relevant section and Objective
Trainees must score 70%+ to receive NCCER recognition
TestGen software and key provided with AIG purchase Allows scrambling of
exams
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Core Curriculum
9 modules
87.5 hours
Basic Rigging (15 hours)
Normally an elective
Required for energy-related training paths
Topics
Basic safety
Construction math
Hand & power tools
Reading drawings
Basic rigging
Communication skills
Employability skills
Materials handling
Available in Spanish
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